7-year-old boy attacked by bear in New York backyard

A 7-year-old boy in Westchester County, New York, was attacked by a bear in his backyard and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The bear, described as a male black bear, was euthanized at the scene due to its continued presence and potential danger. Black bear attacks are rare, and the US Forest Service advises people to remain calm, make noise, and slowly back away if encountering a bear.